The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated there is no such thing as a division throughout the celebration over the coalition programme forward of the 2027 normal elections.
The celebration acknowledged this whereas dismissing current media stories of a cut up throughout the celebration over its selection because the coalition platform.
In an announcement launched on Monday, Comrade Nkem Ukandu, who doubles because the deputy nationwide secretary of the celebration and spokesperson to the nationwide chairman, described the headline as deceptive, inaccurate, and a deliberate try and sow seeds of discord inside a united political household.
“The African Democratic Congress stays firmly united and guided by the identical founding ideas which have stored us sturdy and constant through the years. We’re open to collaboration with all progressive-minded Nigerians, and we now have demonstrated this by amending our Structure to accommodate companions who’re equally obsessed with nationwide improvement,” Ukandu acknowledged.
He emphasised that the ADC has at all times been a celebration of precept and dialogue. “Handshake has at all times been in our DNA—not out of desperation, however as a result of we consider in inclusive governance and coalition-building primarily based on shared values. We’re a celebration constructed on clear ideological course and structured management.”
Ukandu additional famous that the celebration didn’t make its coalition choice in haste, stating that, “We consulted broadly, deeply engaged stakeholders throughout zones, and solely moved ahead after reaching a well-considered consensus.”
He recalled that on the NEC assembly held at NICON Luxurious Resort, Abuja, in 2024, the Nationwide Govt Committee (NEC) unanimously endorsed the coalition technique, with the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) current to watch proceedings.
“Following that, we held extra NEC conferences, together with one in October of the identical 12 months. In whole, we convened over 4 NEC conferences—all targeted on solidifying our place. In a few of these gatherings, coalition companions have been admitted as observers, and INEC’s statutory presence reaffirmed the legitimacy of the method,” he stated.
He added that no dissenting voice was recorded throughout Nationwide Working Committee (NWC) conferences, reinforcing the celebration’s inner cohesion and shared imaginative and prescient.
“This celebration is united in objective, and we’re absolutely dedicated to constructing a reputable coalition to rescue Nigeria from its present challenges,” Ukandu stated.
Reflecting on the lately held ADC International Summit on Might 14, 2025, he acknowledged that State and Zonal Chairmen all spoke in alignment with the coalition technique.
“Notably, our Lagos State Chairman, George Ashiru, delivered a compelling speech that captured the conviction and fervour of our members nationwide.”
Ukandu reminded Nigerians that at its inception, the ADC was created to remodel Nigeria in partnership with a number of patriots throughout the nation. “That imaginative and prescient stays alive. Our celebration has at all times been about daring concepts, collective effort, and purposeful management.”
He concluded by assuring members and Nigerians at massive that the ADC is a well-thought-out political motion with buildings, values, and depth.
“Any exterior drive trying to disrupt our progress or sow confusion inside our ranks will finally fail. ADC is concentrated, united, and unstoppable. Regardless of the political shenanigans of the APC-led authorities, they can’t derail this transferring practice.”
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